Tatlayoko Lake (Telhiqox Biny)
MU 5-5, Cariboo
51.5833° N, 124.4000° W
- Surface area
- 6100ha
- Maximum depth
- 209.7m
- 688 ft
- Elevation
- 829m
- Campsites
- 7
- At Tatlayoko Lake Northeast /telhiqox Biny rec site
Flanked by the rugged Coast Mountains in the West Chilcotin, Tatlayoko Lake is renowned for its wild, unpressured fishery. Glacial fed and pristine, it is one of the premier destinations in BC for trophy bull trout.
Open Tatlayoko Lake (Telhiqox Biny) in the appThe 7-day forecast, max depth and wildfire smoke check, on the lake's own coordinate.
Tatlayoko Lake (Telhiqox Biny) at a glance
- Region
- Cariboo
- Management unit
- MU 5-5
- Species
- Kokanee, Bull Trout (last recorded 1994), Rainbow Trout (last recorded 1994), Dolly Varden (last recorded 1983), Longnose Sucker (last recorded 1972), Sucker (General) (last recorded 1952)
- Lake size
- Large Water (> 500 ha)
- Ice fishing
- No ice fishing closure on file
- Coordinates
- 51.5833, -124.4
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Fish on record at Tatlayoko Lake (Telhiqox Biny)
| Species | First recorded | Last recorded | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bull Trout | 1994 | 1994 | 1 |
| Rainbow Trout | 1994 | 1994 | 1 |
| Dolly Varden | 1927 | 1983 | 4 |
| Longnose Sucker | 1952 | 1972 | 2 |
| Sucker (General) | 1952 | 1952 | 1 |
A year is when the Province last recorded the fish here, not a statement that it is caught today.
How to fish Tatlayoko Lake (Telhiqox Biny)
Troll large minnow-imitating spoons (Gibbs Minnow, Williams Wabler) or swimbaits at 25-60 ft along the drop-offs. Cast large weighted streamer flies (zonkers, bunny leeches) into the river mouth deltas.
Best times of year at Tatlayoko Lake (Telhiqox Biny)
- Summer (June-Aug)
- Fall (Sept-Oct)
Tatlayoko Lake (Telhiqox Biny) fishing regulations
We have no lake specific regulations on file for Tatlayoko Lake (Telhiqox Biny) yet.
Getting to Tatlayoko Lake (Telhiqox Biny)
Gravel road access via Tatlayoko Lake Road off Hwy 20 at Tatla Lake.
36.0 km of traced road to the campground by way of Tatlayoko Rd. The road at the end is a loose surface. It stops 110 m short of the campground.
Coordinates: 51.5833, -124.4
Camping and rec sites at Tatlayoko Lake (Telhiqox Biny)
- Tatlayoko Lake Recreation Site
Rec site camping on north end with gravel ramp
Facilities: Gravel Ramp, Campsites, Toilets, Fire Rings
Access: Maintained Gravel (2WD/4WD) - Tatlayoko Lake Northeast /telhiqox Biny
- Campsites
- 7 designated
- To the shore
- 32 m
Coordinates: 51.637429, -124.389825
How deep Tatlayoko Lake (Telhiqox Biny) is
209.7 mdeepest
Tatlayoko Lake (Telhiqox Biny) runs to 209.7 m (688 ft) at its deepest.
Ice fishing at Tatlayoko Lake (Telhiqox Biny)
No ice fishing closure is recorded for Tatlayoko Lake (Telhiqox Biny), so the general regional regulations apply.
Whether a lake is open to ice fishing says nothing about whether its ice will hold you. Ice conditions vary year to year and across a single lake. Check locally before going out, every time.
This week at Tatlayoko Lake (Telhiqox Biny)
The forecast on this lake's own coordinate, refreshed through the day. The app reads these seven days for fishing and scores each one.
| Day | Sky | High / low | Wind | Rain | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 20 Oct | Overcast | 14° / 2° | 6 km/h, gusts 35 | dry | Steady |
| Wed 21 Oct | Overcast | 13° / 4° | 9 km/h, gusts 50 | dry | Falling (-9.2 hPa) |
| Thu 22 Oct | Heavy snow showers | 6° / -1° | 6 km/h, gusts 31 | 6 mm | Rising (+6.5 hPa) |
| Fri 23 Oct | Overcast | 9° / -1° | 3 km/h, gusts 17 | dry | Rising (+9.9 hPa) |
| Sat 24 Oct | Moderate snow | 6° / 3° | 4 km/h, gusts 20 | 2 mm | Steady |
| Sun 25 Oct | Overcast | 8° / 1° | 3 km/h, gusts 18 | dry | Rising (+5.5 hPa) |
| Mon 26 Oct | Overcast | 10° / 3° | 2 km/h, gusts 13 | dry | Falling (-4.1 hPa) |
Trout lakes near Tatlayoko Lake (Telhiqox Biny)
- Howe Lake 13 km away
- Cheshi Lake 13 km away
- Tsuniah Lake 22 km away
- Cochin Lake 22 km away
- Bluff Lake 29 km away
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